The Mute Wolf

Chapter 14

Tyson's Pov

The best part of my day was getting to work and hanging out with all the old werewolves in the community home and listening to their stories. I only worked there twice a week but I mainly did it just to see the smile on their faces. I'd make them tea, play games with them, watch old movies with them and even play pranks on the other werewolves with them. They were here because they were too frail to be at home and some didn't have any family left. Most of the werewolves that lived here were at least 75+. I think the oldest resident here would be Bob, he was 96.
Today was Friday which meant I kicked off at lunchtime; just in time to get my ass down to the market for some of the best chicken in town! Every Friday like clockwork I would skate down to beat the queues but this Friday would be different. This Friday something would happen that would change the course of my life forever.
"I'm off now! Catch ya smelly gits next week!" I shouted into the lounge and waved at the 2 old guys sitting there opposite each other. They were my favourite. Cecil and Abe grew up together but have always been rivals. They don't exactly hate each other, but I could sit and listen to them for hours taking the piss out of one another.
"Who you callin' smelly?" Abe groaned turning in his chair.
"He was talkin' to you ya dumb fuck." Cecil replied folding his arms over his chest.
"Don't make me come over there and wipe that smirk off ya face you rotten turd." Abe bit back playfully. I laughed all the way through the building and climbed on top of my skateboard and took off. I loved this place. I hope when I'm old I'll have someone just like me to chat to and laugh with.

I was playing back all the banter from today in my head when suddenly something jumped out into the path knocking me down.
Awe fuck! Sorry 'bout that, I didn't see ya!" I said getting up and brushing off my knees. I offered out my hand and the girl took it pulling herself up.
"No, it was my fault. I just jumped out and..." She began but I cut her off surprising her and myself.
"Blimey, what's a pretty lil thing like you doing jumpin' out from nowhere? A guy could think his lucks about!" I laughed scratching the back of my head like an anime character does. This girl was a beauty for sure!
"I uhh..." She began but couldn't seem to find her words.
" The names Tyson." I said introducing myself. "I was just headed to grab some chicken if ya feelin' hungry?" I pointed behind her to where a queue had already began forming.
"Yeah... Sure. Um starved. I'm Ember by the way." She smiled brightly and I tossed my skateboard back over and climbed on. I grinned. What a cutie!
"Then after you Ember." I gestured and she began turning when she flinched slightly. I almost missed the smell of her heat over the chicken!
"Ohh. Ya smell almost as good as that chicken over there. Mustn't let every male smell ya or you'll have trouble on ya hands!" I chuckled and skated closer just in case she needed protecting from a wandering male. Although I had to be careful, otherwise that male could be me!

Ember began to inform me she was hiding from that dick, Ares, and she needed to keep away from him at all costs! She didn't have any clothes or any money and my heart sank a little that this beautiful girl was all by herself and in such a bind. I told her she didn't have to worry and treated her to a big plate of chicken that we  could share. I gave a cheeky thank you wink and handed over some money as I informed my favourite lady that this wasn't all for me and not to say anything about my new friend. She nodded with a small bow and waved us off. A few people walking past us spoke noting Ember beside me but said nothing of it. I felt her eyes on me and forced myself not to look.
"Does everyone know you here?" She suddenly spoke biting through a chunk of chicken.
"Oh yeah! The folks are nice round here. We look after our own."
"But no one likes Ares? That's the impression I got off a guy named Willy." She took another big bite of chicken and licked her fingers. I tried to focus.
"Willy? Mans the best. He could sail to the moon and back! But yeah, no one cares too much for that egocentric dick." I said casually making her laugh whilst she had her mouthful. I began to laugh at her almost choking and patted her on the back.
"Come this way, less folks." I led her up a small hill where we sat on a bench with the best view overlooking the town.